EP3027071A1 - Filter element for a smoking article - Google Patents
Filter element for a smoking articleInfo
- Publication number
- EP3027071A1 EP3027071A1 EP14739441.5A EP14739441A EP3027071A1 EP 3027071 A1 EP3027071 A1 EP 3027071A1 EP 14739441 A EP14739441 A EP 14739441A EP 3027071 A1 EP3027071 A1 EP 3027071A1
- Authority
- EP
- European Patent Office
- Prior art keywords
- filter
- plug
- tipping paper
- segment
- segments
- Prior art date
- Legal status (The legal status is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the status listed.)
- Granted
Links
- 230000000391 smoking effect Effects 0.000 title claims abstract description 25
- 239000002775 capsule Substances 0.000 claims abstract description 35
- 239000000463 material Substances 0.000 claims abstract description 13
- 238000009423 ventilation Methods 0.000 claims abstract description 12
- 239000000126 substance Substances 0.000 claims abstract description 3
- 241000208125 Nicotiana Species 0.000 claims description 27
- 235000002637 Nicotiana tabacum Nutrition 0.000 claims description 27
- 235000019504 cigarettes Nutrition 0.000 description 12
- 238000004519 manufacturing process Methods 0.000 description 6
- 239000000779 smoke Substances 0.000 description 6
- 239000000796 flavoring agent Substances 0.000 description 4
- 235000019634 flavors Nutrition 0.000 description 3
- 229920002301 cellulose acetate Polymers 0.000 description 2
- QTBSBXVTEAMEQO-UHFFFAOYSA-M Acetate Chemical compound CC([O-])=O QTBSBXVTEAMEQO-UHFFFAOYSA-M 0.000 description 1
- 238000013459 approach Methods 0.000 description 1
- 230000001419 dependent effect Effects 0.000 description 1
- 238000000034 method Methods 0.000 description 1
- 239000000203 mixture Substances 0.000 description 1
- 238000000926 separation method Methods 0.000 description 1
- 238000009736 wetting Methods 0.000 description 1
Classifications
-
- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A24—TOBACCO; CIGARS; CIGARETTES; SIMULATED SMOKING DEVICES; SMOKERS' REQUISITES
- A24D—CIGARS; CIGARETTES; TOBACCO SMOKE FILTERS; MOUTHPIECES FOR CIGARS OR CIGARETTES; MANUFACTURE OF TOBACCO SMOKE FILTERS OR MOUTHPIECES
- A24D3/00—Tobacco smoke filters, e.g. filter-tips, filtering inserts; Filters specially adapted for simulated smoking devices; Mouthpieces for cigars or cigarettes
- A24D3/04—Tobacco smoke filters characterised by their shape or structure
- A24D3/041—Tobacco smoke filters characterised by their shape or structure with adjustable means for modifying the degree of filtration of the filter
-
- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A24—TOBACCO; CIGARS; CIGARETTES; SIMULATED SMOKING DEVICES; SMOKERS' REQUISITES
- A24D—CIGARS; CIGARETTES; TOBACCO SMOKE FILTERS; MOUTHPIECES FOR CIGARS OR CIGARETTES; MANUFACTURE OF TOBACCO SMOKE FILTERS OR MOUTHPIECES
- A24D3/00—Tobacco smoke filters, e.g. filter-tips, filtering inserts; Filters specially adapted for simulated smoking devices; Mouthpieces for cigars or cigarettes
- A24D3/06—Use of materials for tobacco smoke filters
- A24D3/061—Use of materials for tobacco smoke filters containing additives entrapped within capsules, sponge-like material or the like, for further release upon smoking
Definitions
- the present invention relates to a filter element for a smoking article.
- the present invention relates to a filter element which enables a user to enhance their smoking experience by comprising a number of user-activated components which can control both the flavour and the density of the smoke that they inhale.
- Filter elements for smoking articles are, of course, well known. Furthermore, it is well known to provide a filter element which has a user-activated component such as a frangible capsule therein for altering the properties of the smoke inhaled from the smoking article in use.
- a user-activated component such as a frangible capsule therein for altering the properties of the smoke inhaled from the smoking article in use.
- EP 1906775 discloses a filter element for a smoking article which comprises a frangible capsule.
- a capsule can provide a flavourant that, when broken by a user, alters the flavour of the smoke that is inhaled by the user. This enables the user to change the flavour of the smoke during the smoking experience.
- means for varying the ratio of tobacco smoke to air inhaled by a user by providing a mechanism to the user for varying the pressure drop across the filter.
- An example of such configuration is shown in WO 84/00478 or EP 0105683, for example.
- the present invention seeks to provide a filter which gives further variety to a user whilst still ensuring that an easy and cost effective filter is provided.
- the present invention provides a filter for a smoking article, the filter comprising:
- the plug of filter material comprises at least two segments being longitudinally aligned and rotatably mounted about a common longitudinal axis, at least one of the segments comprising at least one perforation formed in the plug wrap to allow air intake into the filter in use;
- tipping paper surrounding the plug wrap, said tipping paper comprising a first part attached to a first of the two segments of the filter plug and a second part attached to the second segment of the plug wrap and comprising at least one aperture formed therein, the tipping paper parts and filter plug segments being arranged such that the respective aperture and perforation of the tipping paper and the filter plug can be superimposed upon rotation of one of the filter plug segments about its longitudinal axis to vary the filter ventilation;
- At least one frangible capsule in the plug of filter material said capsule containing a substance for altering the characteristics of an air stream passing though the filter in use, wherein the at least one frangible capsule and the perforation and aperture in the filter plug and tipping paper are offset from each other longitudinally in the filter.
- the frangible capsule is located in a filter plug segment which has no perforations formed therein, or
- the frangible capsule is located in a filter plug segment which has perforations formed therein, and/or
- the frangible capsule is located in a substantially central position within the filter plug on the longitudinal axis thereof.
- a further aspect of the invention relates to a smoking article comprising a filter as previously described and a tobacco rod connected to an end of the filter by said tipping paper overlapping said end of the filter and one end of the tobacco rod.
- the frangible capsule is located in the segment of the filter plug connected to the tobacco rod, the other segment of the filter being rotatable with regard to the capsule-containing segment and tobacco rod about the longitudinal axis of the filter.
- the second part of the tipping paper comprising the aperture surrounds a filter plug segment including the perforation and at least part of a plug segment free from perforation.
- the first and second tipping paper parts are separated by a circumferential slit around the filter plug.
- Figures 1 and 2 show a conventional variable flow filter for a smoking article
- Figure 3 is a cross-sectional view of a smoking article comprising filter according to the present invention.
- a filter cigarette 1 comprises a tobacco rod 2 and a filter component 3.
- the filter component 3 is configured to allow adjustment of the filter ventilation by a user to adjust the taste strength of the cigarette.
- the filter component 3 comprises a plug of filter material such as cellulose acetate having a plug wrap 4 extending over its outer surface.
- the filter component 3 is divided into a mouth end filter segment 5 and a tobacco end filter segments, 6 by a circumferential transverse cut 7, which is perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the cigarette 1.
- the cut 7 is only partial throughout the diameter of the filter plug 4 so as to leave a central connecting member of filter material between the two segments 5, 6.
- This connecting member advantageously acts as an axis of rotation for the segments 5, 6 relative to each other to allow variation of the filter ventilation as explained below.
- At least one perforation 8 is formed into the plug wrap 4 in the segment 6 of the filter component 3 adjoining the tobacco rod 2. This perforation 8 allows air to be drawn in though the plug wrap 4 and into the core of the filter component 3.
- a tipping paper 9 is provided and wrapped over the plug wrap 4 and filter segment 5, 6.
- the tipping paper 9 is comprised of 2 bands 10, 11 separable at a pre-cut or cut line 12.
- a first band 10 of the tipping paper 9 is glued to the mouth end filter segment 5 of the cigarette 1 and extends over the cut 7 between the two filter segments 5, 6 and partially over the second filter segment 6 and the perforation 8 without being glued to the second segment 6.
- This first tipping band 10 comprises at least one transverse slot 13 which is positioned so that it can be aligned over the perforation 8 in the second filter segment 6.
- a second tipping band 1 1 of the tipping paper 9 is glued on the remaining part of the tobacco end segment 6 not covered by band 10 and the tobacco rod 2 to attach the filter component 3 to the tobacco rod 2.
- Figure 2 shows Figure 1 when assembled with the slot 13 of first band 10 of tipping paper 9 aligned over perforation 8.
- Such configuration of the filter component 3 and tipping paper 9 makes the mouth end filter segment 5 capable of rotation around the longitudinal axis of the cigarette 1 relative to the tobacco end filter segment 6 connected to the tobacco rod 2. This varies the respective positions of the perforation 8 in the tobacco endfilter segment 6 and the slot 13 in the first tipping band 10 as shown in Figure 3 in order to adjust the filter component ventilation, hence the strength of the cigarette 1.
- FIG. 3 shows a cross-sectional view of the filter component 3 through the location of the perforation 8 and slot 13.
- the frangible capsule 20 is located either close to the tobacco rod 2 or in the mouth end segment 5 such that the central connecting member between filter segments 5, 6 receives limited stress and wetting upon actuation of the frangible capsule 20.
- the user can rotate mouth end filter segment to vary the relative locations of the slot 13 and perforation 8 and vary the ventilation for the filter component 3 varying air mixture received by a user when the tobacco rod 2 is lit.
- the user can further vary the smoking experience by breaking the frangible capsule 20 which alters the characteristics of the smoke received by the user, in particular the density and/or the taste thereof.
- the capsule 20 is preferably located centrally within the filter component 3 and the slot 13 and perforation 8 are formed respectively in the tipping paper and tobacco end filter segment 6 and located offset from the centre in order to ensure that, when manufacturing the filter, creation of the perforation 8 and slot 13 does not damage the capsule 20.
- Such a structure also ensures the filter plug does not have to be unduly long whilst still providing the appropriate shape, rigidity and functionality to a user.
- capsules 20 are inserted into filter plug-forming material that may be a material such as cellulose acetate tow in a conventional and well-known manner in the industry of cigarette filter making.
- a continuous filter rod containing regularly spaced capsules is hereby obtained. This continuous rod is then surrounded with a plug wrap to hold the acetate tow in shape and segmented to produce individual filter components 3, each containing at least one capsule 20.
- filter components 3 are then loaded into a conventional smoking article maker which is equipped with a processing module to assemble filter components 3 and tobacco rods 2to form cigarettes 1.
- the filter components are then cut transversally to form two rotatable interconnected segments 5, 6.
- Perforations 8 are formed in the filter components 3 by laser or blade cutting.
- Tipping paper 4 is then perforated and cut or preferably pre-cut to define separation line 12 between bands 10, 1 1 of the tipping paper 9 and then supplied and wrapped around the filter component 3 to connect it with the tobacco rod 2 to form a cigarette product.
- the filter components 3 are submitted to a laser or blade cut to form simultaneously perforations 8 in the tobacco end filter segment 6 and corresponding slots 13 in the tipping paper 4.
- the mouth end segment 5 is then twisted to misalign perforations 8 and slots 13 of the filters and thereby set the cigarette products 1 at the lowest level of ventilation of the filter components 3.
- the finished cigarette products are then gathered to form a bundle which is then packed for sale.
Landscapes
- Chemical & Material Sciences (AREA)
- Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
- Materials Engineering (AREA)
- Cigarettes, Filters, And Manufacturing Of Filters (AREA)
Abstract
Description
Claims
Priority Applications (2)
Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
---|---|---|---|
PL14739441T PL3027071T3 (en) | 2013-07-29 | 2014-07-15 | Filter element for a smoking article |
EP14739441.5A EP3027071B1 (en) | 2013-07-29 | 2014-07-15 | Filter element for a smoking article |
Applications Claiming Priority (3)
Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
---|---|---|---|
EP13178423 | 2013-07-29 | ||
PCT/EP2014/065177 WO2015014610A1 (en) | 2013-07-29 | 2014-07-15 | Filter element for a smoking article |
EP14739441.5A EP3027071B1 (en) | 2013-07-29 | 2014-07-15 | Filter element for a smoking article |
Publications (2)
Publication Number | Publication Date |
---|---|
EP3027071A1 true EP3027071A1 (en) | 2016-06-08 |
EP3027071B1 EP3027071B1 (en) | 2020-09-02 |
Family
ID=48900817
Family Applications (1)
Application Number | Title | Priority Date | Filing Date |
---|---|---|---|
EP14739441.5A Active EP3027071B1 (en) | 2013-07-29 | 2014-07-15 | Filter element for a smoking article |
Country Status (6)
Country | Link |
---|---|
EP (1) | EP3027071B1 (en) |
AR (1) | AR097072A1 (en) |
EA (1) | EA031886B1 (en) |
PL (1) | PL3027071T3 (en) |
TW (1) | TW201517818A (en) |
WO (1) | WO2015014610A1 (en) |
Families Citing this family (6)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
---|---|---|---|---|
GB201717567D0 (en) | 2017-10-25 | 2017-12-06 | British American Tobacco Investments Ltd | A filter for a smoking article or an aerosol generating product |
US11311044B2 (en) | 2020-01-17 | 2022-04-26 | Good Tree International, Inc. | Hollow leaf tube with flavor capsule |
US11700879B2 (en) * | 2021-02-26 | 2023-07-18 | Good Tree International, Inc. | Smoking accessory with filter and filter having a flavor capsule |
US11969008B2 (en) | 2021-03-24 | 2024-04-30 | Good Tree International, Inc. | Filters and elongated members formed of palm paper and having a flavor capsule |
US11744281B2 (en) | 2021-03-24 | 2023-09-05 | Good Tree International, Inc. | Hollow conical member with flavor capsule |
CN114128927B (en) * | 2021-11-09 | 2023-05-30 | 新火智造(深圳)有限公司 | Moistureproof paper tube for baking cigarette |
Family Cites Families (4)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
---|---|---|---|---|
JPS59501443A (en) * | 1982-07-23 | 1984-08-16 | フィリップ・モーリス・プロダクツ・インコーポレイテッド | Cigarettes and their manufacturing method |
US4532943A (en) * | 1982-09-30 | 1985-08-06 | Philip Morris Incorporated | Adjustable filter cigarette |
KR20030009800A (en) * | 2001-07-24 | 2003-02-05 | 김진희 | Taste changeable tobacco |
EP2368448A1 (en) * | 2010-03-26 | 2011-09-28 | Philip Morris Products S.A. | Smoking article with variable ventilation |
-
2014
- 2014-07-15 EP EP14739441.5A patent/EP3027071B1/en active Active
- 2014-07-15 PL PL14739441T patent/PL3027071T3/en unknown
- 2014-07-15 EA EA201690221A patent/EA031886B1/en not_active IP Right Cessation
- 2014-07-15 WO PCT/EP2014/065177 patent/WO2015014610A1/en active Application Filing
- 2014-07-25 AR ARP140102782A patent/AR097072A1/en active IP Right Grant
- 2014-07-29 TW TW103125889A patent/TW201517818A/en unknown
Non-Patent Citations (1)
Title |
---|
See references of WO2015014610A1 * |
Also Published As
Publication number | Publication date |
---|---|
AR097072A1 (en) | 2016-02-17 |
EA201690221A1 (en) | 2016-07-29 |
TW201517818A (en) | 2015-05-16 |
EA031886B1 (en) | 2019-03-29 |
EP3027071B1 (en) | 2020-09-02 |
PL3027071T3 (en) | 2021-03-08 |
WO2015014610A1 (en) | 2015-02-05 |
Similar Documents
Publication | Publication Date | Title |
---|---|---|
EP3027071B1 (en) | Filter element for a smoking article | |
EP3698654B1 (en) | Smoking article with mouth end cavity | |
EP3102055B1 (en) | Multi-segment filter tube | |
KR102397273B1 (en) | Insertable filter unit | |
EP2579736B1 (en) | Tobacco smoke filter | |
KR20170089944A (en) | Smoking article | |
EP2352398B1 (en) | Filter for a smoking article | |
AU2012224700B2 (en) | Smoking article with two or more filter segments | |
JP6676857B2 (en) | Method for producing different types of smoking articles | |
EP2554060A1 (en) | Filter element incorporating a breakable capsule, method of manufacturing a cigarette having a filter element incorporating a breakable capsule and apparatus for manufacturing the cigarette having a filter element incorporating a breakable capsule | |
KR20170083101A (en) | A smoking article, a smoking article filter section and a method of manufacturing a smoking article | |
EP3116333B1 (en) | Filter element for a smoking article | |
RU2709905C1 (en) | Filter and tobacco product | |
EP3242569B1 (en) | Variable pressure drop smoking article |
Legal Events
Date | Code | Title | Description |
---|---|---|---|
PUAI | Public reference made under article 153(3) epc to a published international application that has entered the european phase |
Free format text: ORIGINAL CODE: 0009012 |
|
17P | Request for examination filed |
Effective date: 20160129 |
|
AK | Designated contracting states |
Kind code of ref document: A1 Designated state(s): AL AT BE BG CH CY CZ DE DK EE ES FI FR GB GR HR HU IE IS IT LI LT LU LV MC MK MT NL NO PL PT RO RS SE SI SK SM TR |
|
AX | Request for extension of the european patent |
Extension state: BA ME |
|
DAX | Request for extension of the european patent (deleted) | ||
STAA | Information on the status of an ep patent application or granted ep patent |
Free format text: STATUS: EXAMINATION IS IN PROGRESS |
|
17Q | First examination report despatched |
Effective date: 20180209 |
|
GRAP | Despatch of communication of intention to grant a patent |
Free format text: ORIGINAL CODE: EPIDOSNIGR1 |
|
STAA | Information on the status of an ep patent application or granted ep patent |
Free format text: STATUS: GRANT OF PATENT IS INTENDED |
|
INTG | Intention to grant announced |
Effective date: 20200320 |
|
GRAS | Grant fee paid |
Free format text: ORIGINAL CODE: EPIDOSNIGR3 |
|
GRAA | (expected) grant |
Free format text: ORIGINAL CODE: 0009210 |
|
STAA | Information on the status of an ep patent application or granted ep patent |
Free format text: STATUS: THE PATENT HAS BEEN GRANTED |
|
AK | Designated contracting states |
Kind code of ref document: B1 Designated state(s): AL AT BE BG CH CY CZ DE DK EE ES FI FR GB GR HR HU IE IS IT LI LT LU LV MC MK MT NL NO PL PT RO RS SE SI SK SM TR |
|
REG | Reference to a national code |
Ref country code: GB Ref legal event code: FG4D |
|
REG | Reference to a national code |
Ref country code: AT Ref legal event code: REF Ref document number: 1307754 Country of ref document: AT Kind code of ref document: T Effective date: 20200915 Ref country code: CH Ref legal event code: EP |
|
REG | Reference to a national code |
Ref country code: DE Ref legal event code: R096 Ref document number: 602014069673 Country of ref document: DE |
|
REG | Reference to a national code |
Ref country code: IE Ref legal event code: FG4D |
|
REG | Reference to a national code |
Ref country code: LT Ref legal event code: MG4D |
|
PG25 | Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo] |
Ref country code: NO Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT Effective date: 20201202 Ref country code: GR Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT Effective date: 20201203 Ref country code: BG Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT Effective date: 20201202 Ref country code: FI Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT Effective date: 20200902 Ref country code: LT Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT Effective date: 20200902 Ref country code: HR Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT Effective date: 20200902 Ref country code: SE Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT Effective date: 20200902 |
|
REG | Reference to a national code |
Ref country code: NL Ref legal event code: MP Effective date: 20200902 |
|
REG | Reference to a national code |
Ref country code: AT Ref legal event code: MK05 Ref document number: 1307754 Country of ref document: AT Kind code of ref document: T Effective date: 20200902 |
|
PG25 | Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo] |
Ref country code: LV Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT Effective date: 20200902 Ref country code: RS Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT Effective date: 20200902 |
|
PG25 | Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo] |
Ref country code: EE Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT Effective date: 20200902 Ref country code: CZ Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT Effective date: 20200902 Ref country code: SM Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT Effective date: 20200902 Ref country code: RO Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT Effective date: 20200902 Ref country code: NL Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT Effective date: 20200902 Ref country code: PT Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT Effective date: 20210104 |
|
PG25 | Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo] |
Ref country code: ES Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT Effective date: 20200902 Ref country code: AT Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT Effective date: 20200902 Ref country code: AL Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT Effective date: 20200902 Ref country code: IS Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT Effective date: 20210102 |
|
REG | Reference to a national code |
Ref country code: DE Ref legal event code: R097 Ref document number: 602014069673 Country of ref document: DE |
|
PG25 | Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo] |
Ref country code: SK Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT Effective date: 20200902 |
|
PLBE | No opposition filed within time limit |
Free format text: ORIGINAL CODE: 0009261 |
|
STAA | Information on the status of an ep patent application or granted ep patent |
Free format text: STATUS: NO OPPOSITION FILED WITHIN TIME LIMIT |
|
26N | No opposition filed |
Effective date: 20210603 |
|
PG25 | Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo] |
Ref country code: DK Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT Effective date: 20200902 Ref country code: SI Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT Effective date: 20200902 |
|
PG25 | Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo] |
Ref country code: MC Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT Effective date: 20200902 |
|
REG | Reference to a national code |
Ref country code: BE Ref legal event code: MM Effective date: 20210731 |
|
PG25 | Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo] |
Ref country code: LU Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF NON-PAYMENT OF DUE FEES Effective date: 20210715 |
|
PG25 | Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo] |
Ref country code: IE Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF NON-PAYMENT OF DUE FEES Effective date: 20210715 Ref country code: BE Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF NON-PAYMENT OF DUE FEES Effective date: 20210731 |
|
PGFP | Annual fee paid to national office [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo] |
Ref country code: TR Payment date: 20220708 Year of fee payment: 9 |
|
PGFP | Annual fee paid to national office [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo] |
Ref country code: PL Payment date: 20220711 Year of fee payment: 9 |
|
PGFP | Annual fee paid to national office [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo] |
Ref country code: CH Payment date: 20220725 Year of fee payment: 9 |
|
PG25 | Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo] |
Ref country code: HU Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT; INVALID AB INITIO Effective date: 20140715 |
|
P01 | Opt-out of the competence of the unified patent court (upc) registered |
Effective date: 20230522 |
|
PG25 | Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo] |
Ref country code: CY Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT Effective date: 20200902 |
|
PGFP | Annual fee paid to national office [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo] |
Ref country code: IT Payment date: 20230724 Year of fee payment: 10 Ref country code: GB Payment date: 20230721 Year of fee payment: 10 |
|
PGFP | Annual fee paid to national office [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo] |
Ref country code: FR Payment date: 20230726 Year of fee payment: 10 Ref country code: DE Payment date: 20230719 Year of fee payment: 10 |
|
REG | Reference to a national code |
Ref country code: CH Ref legal event code: PL |
|
PG25 | Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo] |
Ref country code: MK Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT Effective date: 20200902 Ref country code: CH Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF NON-PAYMENT OF DUE FEES Effective date: 20230731 |